Marrakesh, MoroccoRiad Zitoun Jdid
Riad Rosemary
Artisan studio hideaway
A 40-year-old jacaranda tree anchors the pastel terrazzo courtyard, shading the tiled plunge pool and quiet salon seating.
“With just five rooms, it’s a cozy pied-à-terre in a quiet alley in the Medina close to the Bahia Palace,…”
What it’s good at
Gold
Handcrafted terrazzo, bespoke stained glass, and hand-painted tiles crafted alongside dozens of Moroccan artisans.
Bronze
Daily terrace breakfasts, souk-sourced ingredients, and rosemary-infused hammam rituals set deep within the historic Medina.
Listed
A restored Medina courtyard mansion in Riad Zitoun Jdid, centered around a mature jacaranda tree.
Outside the door
In the Medina near Bahia Palace and the Mellah, within walking distance of Jemaa el-Fnaa.
What they say
Also in Michelin, Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Rosemary is a jewel of a riad hotel with every detail curated by Leenaert and her Moroccan partner…
The rooms
Five unique suites pair creamy tadelakt walls with bespoke stained-glass doors, hand-painted ceramics, and sculptural zellige headboards.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
A courtyard plunge pool invites quiet dips, while the pocket-sized Moroccan hammam fills with rosemary steam for traditional body scrubs.
At the table
Guests dine on the rooftop terrace, enjoying Moroccan pancakes at breakfast and fragrant tagines prepared from nearby souk ingredients.
Belgian ceramist, textile artist, and all-around creator Laurence Leenaert has already been a key player in redefining a new Marrakech aesthetic with her Lrnce brand.
How it began
Named for its previous owner Rose-Marie, the historic mansion was transformed with forty local artisans across three intense years.
“Following the traditional silhouette of a riad – sheltered rooms and loggias spilling out onto a central patio anchored by the arching branches of a 40-year-old Jacaranda – Rosemary...”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set down a quiet alley in Riad Zitoun Jdid, the house sits moments from the Bahia Palace and spice markets.
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The app
This is one hotel. The app has every one we rate.
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
Outside the door
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.